Dr. Uel Hansen, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Uel Hansen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kennewick, Washington. In 2023, Dr. Hansen performed 167 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#2 in Washington) and 47 hip replacements (#32 in Washington), for a combined total of 214 procedures. This places Dr. Hansen among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Washington.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
167 verified cases
#2 in Washington
Hip Replacement
47 verified cases
#32 in Washington

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Hansen

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (214 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Hansen, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 509-460-5588
6703 W Rio Grande Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
NPI: 1538215447
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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